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Shares in Volkswagen AG are heading south for a third consecutive day as the automaker scrambles to contain its widening emissions-rigging scandal.

Americans stepped up their spending on cars, restaurant meals, groceries and clothing in August, suggesting that consumers will help sustain U.S. economic growth despite a broader global slowdown.

The rollout of Toyota's new Prius comes at an inauspicious time for gas-sipping vehicles.

For many investors, lessons of the Great Recession are fresh.

The difference between the airline and rental car industries extends beyond the altitude at which travel occurs.

Americans hunting for a bargain on a new Beemer, bottle of Chateau Margaux or Hermes handbag thanks to the sliding euro should put away their gold cards.

As Eddie George neared the end of his nine seasons in the NFL, the running back began pondering his next play.

The mood is exuberant at this year's North American International Auto Show.

Shares of Goodyear Tire fell Tuesday after it warned that its fourth-quarter earnings may be hurt by the strong dollar, demand weakness in Europe and warmer-than-expected winter weather.

Shares in Hertz jumped Tuesday after the company said it is raising prices for its car rentals.

Chrysler says its sales last month rose 20 percent, a sign that Black Friday promotions and falling gas prices drove U.S. auto sales sharply higher in November.

Ford says its new aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup will get up to 26 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient gas-powered full-size pickup.

Renault sales grew in the third quarter but registrations of new cars stagnated and the company lost market share at home and in South America.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Wednesday it will spin off sports car maker Ferrari into a separate company.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange Monday, as the newly merged company seeks to raise its profile and give U.S. investors a chance to own a piece of the Chrysler comeback story.

New cars and trucks in the U.S. got a record 24.1 miles per gallon on average last year, but the rate of improvement is slowing as buyers shift back toward trucks and SUVs.

Mazda led all automakers in average gas mileage during the 2013 model year, according to an annual report released Wednesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Ford shares tumbled Monday after the automaker said it will fall short of its full-year profit goals.

Goodyear Tire's second-quarter earnings jumped 18 percent to $213 million, though revenue was softer than many had expected and volume slowed in Latin America.

U.S. retail sales increased slightly in June, evidence that consumers remain cautious despite steady job gains this year.